Phoenix Contact appoints Davis Mathews as CEO

2025-07-28
Phoenix Contact appoints Davis Mathews as CEO

30-year veteran to lead operations in U.S.

Middletown, Pa. – Phoenix Contact has appointed Davis Mathews as Chief Executive Officer of its U.S. operations, bringing seasoned leadership and a forward-looking vision to guide the company’s next phase of growth. Mathews will spearhead efforts to deepen the company’s footprint in the United States, while aligning advanced technical competencies with customer-centric solutions.

“With its vast potential, the U.S. market offers tremendous opportunities for innovation and growth. We are confident that Davis, together with the entire U.S. team, will provide strong leadership and drive future success,” said Ulrich Leidecker, Executive Board Member, Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co.

The appointment of Mathews as CEO marks a new chapter for Phoenix Contact in the USA, one centered on innovation, deeper customer connections, and a more agile market approach.

“The challenges of Industry 4.0, reliable and sufficient energy, production efficiency, digitalization, and sustainability are fundamental to Phoenix Contact’s DNA. I am excited about the prospect of building a better tomorrow, starting today,” said Mathews.

Over his 30-year career at Phoenix Contact, Mathews has excelled at various levels of leadership, beginning in product marketing and most recently as an Executive Board Member. He previously held the position of President of Industry Management and Automation and was a Senior Vice President of Development. Outside of Phoenix Contact, Mathews serves on the Board of Directors for ODVA, an international standards development and trade organization with members from the world’s leading automation suppliers.

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